January 31st 2022

Covid-19 Restrictions In Place in Beacon Hospital

Covid-19 restrictions are still in place in Beacon Hospital

 

Please note that Covid-19 restrictions will remain in place in Beacon Hospital until further notice.

Though restrictions are lifting in the community, due to high infection rates Covid-19 restrictions are still in place in Beacon Hospital to protect the many acute and vulnerable patients in the hospital.

  • Those attending Beacon Hospital must have their temperature checked and complete our Covid Screening questionnaire before entering.
  • Face masks or coverings are mandatory for all entering the Hospital. Exemptions will be made only in the case of medical reasons which contraindicate the wearing of face coverings.
  • All visits to patients remain suspended to reduce the risk of infection.
  • We request all patients attending the hospital to attend alone. Staff are available to assist patients needing help and family members are asked to remain outside the premises.
  • All patients, regardless of previous COVID infection attending the hospital for surgical procedures which require a general anaesthetic will be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission.